NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that a hired contractor has resumed clean-up work under the supervision of local, state, and federal authorities at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way. There are two large vats of chemicals that need to be drained, and several more barrels that need to be removed. The […]
*UPDATE #7* Work Temporarily Stops at Seqens Site After High Winds Buffet Building
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that work has temporarily stopped at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way after high winds caused the metal building addition’s walls to shift. The building remains supported by a crane, and there is no danger of imminent collapse. However, out of an abundance of caution to […]
*UPDATE #5* Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Return to Scene of Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners are back at the scene of the fatal industrial accident that occurred in Newburyport early Thursday morning. The body of a missing worker, one of five who were in the building at the time of the […]
*UPDATE #2* Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners On-Scene of Seven-Alarm Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
NEWBURYPORT — Acting Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners remain on scene of a hazardous materials incident at an industrial park. Upon arrival crews saw heavy fire and smoke coming from the building and equipment that had blown through the roof in an adjacent parking lot. […]